JMatzelle wrote:
I am on the fence with the XI Code and need some help pairing it with the 9900K that will not be overclocked.
How is the motherboard? Is it well built and reliable?
I hear about the phases and want to know is it a concern with a non overclock 9900K?
The RGB is it dim as people say?*
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Thanks for the Q. Built is fantastic good temps on OC. If you do not want to oc the cpu, just add the last bios and oem drivers. Load XMP1 and YES and save. The CPU will fo the rest. On load is 4.8ghz all cores.
The phases word is crap? (not true, unless you want to brake world record ). with my 5.0 oc my VRM does not pass the 50C. use the 2 cpu plug on top, and have a good aio if you want.
The RGB on the board specially on the io (where is the Maximus xi logo ) is dim that is the sad part. the rest is ok and bright. i use the new Armory Crate update to control all AURA lights aio fans the rest with bios and i am happy with it. I will try to save some cash to get the xtreame since we are going to have z390 for a while.
I use 3600mhz Cl18 bdie memory. My Cpu is oc to 5.0 at 1.30volts and on windows i have it on balance. When is needed the 5.0 is there to be use on load. and keep the temps as low as posible. The 5.0 consume 180w of power. and temps are fantastic even on VRM tested on heat cam, thermal readings and manual readouts. and consistent with hwinfo64
